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Defence
Retired Defence Personnel Honoured on Senior Citizen’s Day in Arunachal Pradesh
✍️ The Arunachal Times
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 10:36 AM
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On Senior Citizen’s Day, a ceremony organized by the Arunachal Times recognised retired servicemen for their lifelong contributions.
On December 1, Senior Citizen’s Day, a modest gathering was held in Arunachal Pradesh to honour retired defence personnel. The event was coordinated by the Arunachal Times in collaboration with local authorities, aiming to acknowledge the veterans’ service to the nation.
Officials from the state’s welfare department and senior officers of the armed forces attended the ceremony, presenting medals and certificates to the honourees. The retired servicemen, many of whom have settled in the state after decades of duty, received heartfelt applause from the audience.
The tribute highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting senior citizens, especially those who have served in the armed forces. Organisers emphasized that such recognitions foster respect for veterans and encourage younger generations to value the sacrifices made by the defence community.
The ceremony concluded with a cultural program featuring local artists, reinforcing the link between the veterans and the community they now call home.
Officials from the state’s welfare department and senior officers of the armed forces attended the ceremony, presenting medals and certificates to the honourees. The retired servicemen, many of whom have settled in the state after decades of duty, received heartfelt applause from the audience.
The tribute highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting senior citizens, especially those who have served in the armed forces. Organisers emphasized that such recognitions foster respect for veterans and encourage younger generations to value the sacrifices made by the defence community.
The ceremony concluded with a cultural program featuring local artists, reinforcing the link between the veterans and the community they now call home.